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Hernstein and Murray wrote a book "The Bell Curve- Intelligence and Class Structure in America 1994" which argued that: 1) There is a link between intelligence and race. (40%-80% of Intelligence is genetic).2) Intelligence is one of the most important factors contributing to the economy in America. 3) Intelligence isn't affected by environment.4) Black-American's are of lower level intelligence than White-Americans. 5) The USA is in denial of these facts.…read more

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Socially Significant because:· This could lead to Black-Americans to expect less of themselves and experience prejudice from others. · For example, employers may not employ Black- Americans as they believe they are less capable. · This could have a ripple effect with riots and violence as a result of prejudice and unemployment.· Black-Americans could also be perceived as lazy because of their high unemployment levels.…read more

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This research is also reminiscent of claims made by the Nazis concerning Jews being of inferior intelligence which resulted in their persecution during the Holocaust.…read more

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The effects of this research are still being felt after a lecturer at Leeds University in 2006 said that this research was true. He also said that women are not of the same intellectual capacity as men.…read more